Acetylsalicylic acid and Volvulus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Volvulus is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Clozaril, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Volvulus when taking Acetylsalicylic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 119,623 people who have side effects when taking Acetylsalicylic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acetylsalicylic acid?

Acetylsalicylic acid has active ingredients of aspirin. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 119,766 Acetylsalicylic acid users. Check the latest studies of Acetylsalicylic acid.

What is Volvulus?

Volvulus (obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine) is found to be associated with 277 drugs and 377 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Volvulus.

On Jul, 18, 2026

119,623 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetylsalicylic acid.
Among them, 14 people (0.01%) have Volvulus.

Could Acetylsalicylic acid cause Volvulus?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Volvulus when taking Acetylsalicylic acid? *

female: 28.57 %
male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Volvulus when taking Acetylsalicylic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acetylsalicylic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Volvulus? *

Constipation: 6 people, 42.86%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 28.57%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 21.43%
Intestinal Obstruction: 3 people, 21.43%
Left Ventricular Dysfunction: 3 people, 21.43%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 21.43%
Colonic Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels in colon): 2 people, 14.29%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 2 people, 14.29%
Infected Skin Ulcer: 2 people, 14.29%
Infection In An Immunocompromised Host: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 6 people, 42.86%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 2 people, 14.29%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 14.29%
Indigestion: 2 people, 14.29%
Diabetes: 2 people, 14.29%
Depression: 2 people, 14.29%
Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 2 people, 14.29%
Barrett's Oesophagus (barrett's oesophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid and changed to a lining similar to that of the stomach): 2 people, 14.29%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Volvulus (377 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .
Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on aspirin (the active ingredients of Acetylsalicylic acid) and Acetylsalicylic acid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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